Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Each year in Austria, about 5,000 men are affected by prostate cancer, primarily affecting men over the age of 50. Diseases in younger men are rare. The causes of prostate cancer are not yet fully understood, but genetic predisposition, hormonal influences, and possibly unhealthy lifestyle habits play important roles. A benign enlargement of the prostate does not influence the risk of this disease. Possible late symptoms of prostate cancer include bone pain, blood in the urine, bladder emptying disorders, and weight loss. Since prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages, regular screening examinations are an important early detection measure. In the event of abnormalities (elevated prostate marker – PSA and/or suspicious prostate palpation findings), a biopsy is performed to determine whether the changes in the prostate are benign or malignant. The treatment of prostate cancer is based on the stage of the tumor, the type of histology, the patient’s age, and, of course, patient preferences. Several treatment approaches are available, including surgical removal of the tumor, radiation and hormone therapy, and in advanced stages, medical tumor therapy or chemotherapy. Early-detected diseases can be treated more effectively, and the overall prognosis for prostate cancer is generally positive. After a diagnosis, I will thoroughly discuss all possible treatment options with you and develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. If necessary, other selected specialists will be consulted. Follow-up checks are conducted in the office. As your treating urologist, I am available to you before, during, and after treatment/surgery at any time.